Corporate Training By Zack Academy - Construction Site Runoff Control for MS4s Online

Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s) are vital components of a city's water system. By collecting stormwater runoff, these systems help to prevent flooding.

This online Construction Site Runoff Control for MS4s is an online course designed to teach students the best management practices for managing construction waste and spills, as well as maintenance procedures involved in controlling pollutants from construction sites.

This course is tailored for those seeking MS4 Operator licensure and it is designed to meet  EPA and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit standards. Specifically, this course teaches candidates the proper erosion, sediment and waste controls used on construction sites. Students will also learn protocol for gauging program compliance, effectiveness and record keeping as they apply to stormwater management for MS4s.

Geared toward flexible learning styles, this course is presented online. Upon successful completion of this online 4-hour program, students will receive a certificate of course completion. This course can qualify for 4.0 Professional Developmental Hours.

Who Should Take this Construction Site Runoff Control for MS4 Course?

• Stormwater Professionals
• Municipal Operators

Topics to be Covered:

• Pollutant Identification
• Waste Control
• Erosion Control
• Check Dams
• Inlet Protection
• Dust Control/Street Sweeping
• Spill Reporting
• Silt Fence
• Slope Drains
• Hydro-Mulch/Vegetative Stabilization
• Inspection, Selection and Maintenance of Construction Runoff

Minimum Control Measures in the MS4 Phase II of the NPDES Permit:

• Public Education and Outreach
• Public Participation and Involvement
• Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE)
• Construction Site Runoff Control
• Post-Construction Runoff Control
• Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping

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